BMW 540ia

1999 BMW 540ia Electrical System,battery,cables Recall | Jan 04, 1999

Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles. The Thickness Of The Main Positive Electrical Cable (generator To Starter) Insulation Is Less Than Specified, Making It Susceptible To Being Abraded Or Cut By The Clip That Secures The Cable To The Generator.

The Cable Insulation Can Be Worn Away, Exposing The Wire. The Wire Could Contact The Clip Or A Short Circuit Could Occur.

Summary Of Corrective Actions Taken: Dealers Will Apply A Thickness Of Insulating Tape To The Cable In The Area Of The Clip, And Install A Revised Clip.

Owner Notification Began February 26, 1999.owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Bmw At 1-800-831-0117. Also Contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Auto Safety Hotline At 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

This recall was issued on Jan 04, 1999 for 1999 BMW 540ia, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE, in response to Electrical System,battery,cables problems.

On Certain Passenger Vehicles, A Microprocessor In The Air Bag Control Module, Which Activates The Front Air Bags, The Side Air Bags, The Front Seat Safety Belt Pretensioners, And The Battery Safety Terminal, May Have A Malfunction That Could Lead To An Unintended Activation Of One Or More Of These Components.

Unexpected Deployment Of The Air Bag(s) Could Cause Serious Injury If An Occupant Is Too Close To The Deploying Air Bag(s). In Addition, The Battery Safety Terminal May Also Be Activated. If That Happens, The Starter Cable Would Become Disconnected From The Battery, And The Engine Could Not Be Restarted.

Summary Of Corrective Actions Taken: Dealers Will Replace The Air Bag Control Module. Owner Notification Began November10, 2003. Owners Should Contact Bmw At 1-800-831-1117.

Customers Can Also Contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Auto Safety Hotline At 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

This recall was issued on Oct 24, 2003 for 2003 BMW 540ia, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE, in response to Air Bags,frontal,sensor/control Module problems.

Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles. The Engine Auxiliary/cooling Fan Operation, Including Variable Speed, Is Electronically Controlled. Failure Of The Fan Motor Can Cause The Electrical Circuitry Of The Fan Control Unit To Overload And Fail, Causing The Fan To Stop Operating.

If This Were To Occur, Engine Overheating And Subsequent Engine Damage Could Result. In Addition, It Is Possible For The Failure Of The Electrical Circuitry To Cause A Fire In The Fan Control Unit Located In The Front Of The Engine Compartment.

Summary Of Corrective Actions Taken: Dealers Will Replace The Fan. Owner Notification Began September 28, 2001. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Bmw At 1-800-831-1117.

2001 BMW 540ia Tires,sidewall Recall | Nov 26, 2001

Vehicle Description: During The Tire Mounting Process On Certain Passenger Vehicles Built With Standard (non-sport) Suspension And Equipped With Continental Contitouringcontact Ch95 Ecoplus Tires, Size 225/65r16 95h, Having Dot Codes 4001, 4101, Or 4201, The Outer Sidewall Surface Of The Tires May Have Been Cut By A Sharp Edge. Operation Of The Vehicle Over A Long Period Of Time Could Lead To A Reduction Of Inflation Pressure.

Continued Driving With Low Inflation Pressure In The Tire Could Ultimately Result In Damage To The Tire, Affect Vehicle Handling And Control, And Could In Some Cases Result In A Vehicle Crash.

Summary Of Corrective Actions Taken: Dealers Will Inspect All Five Tires For A Possible Cut In The Sidewall, And If A Cut Is Found, The Tire Will Be Replaced. Owner Notification Began December 10, 2001. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Bmw At 1-800-831-1117.

On Certain Passenger Vehicles, The Engine Auxiliary/cooling Fan Operation, Including Variable Speed, Is Electronically Controlled. Failure Of The Fan Motor Can Cause The Electrical Circuitry Of The Fan Control Unit To Overload And Fail, Causing The Fan To Stop Operating.

If This Were To Occur, Engine Overheating And Subsequent Engine Damage Could Result. In Addition, It Is Possible For The Failure Of The Electrical Circuitry To Cause A Fire In The Fan Control Unit Located In The Front Of The Engine Compartment.

Summary Of Corrective Actions Taken: Dealers Will Replace The Fan. Owner Notification Began September 28, 2001. This Is A Supplement To A Recall That Began During September 2001 (see Recall Campaign 01v206). Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Bmw At 1-800-831-1117.

Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles. A Malfunction Or Failure Of A Coolant System Component, Such As A Thermostat, Water Pump, Or Fan Belt, Can Result In Significantly Increased Coolant Temperature And System Pressure. If The Indications Of A Critical Overheating Condition Is Not Noticed By The Driver, It Is Possible That Damage To, Or Failure Of, A Coolant System Component Could Occur.

If A Crack Were To Form Or A Seam Were To Separate In The Heater Core End Piece, Hot Coolant Could Suddenly Be Expelled, Increasing The Risk Of Personal Injury To A Vehicle Occupant.

Summary Of Corrective Actions Taken: Dealers Will Install A New Design Radiator Cap To Control Pressure And Provide Greater Coolant Overflow In The Event Of Overheating.

Owner Notification Began March 31, 1999. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Bmw At 1-800-831-1117.also Contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Auto Safety Hotline At 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

This recall was issued on Aug 04, 1998 for 1998 BMW 540ia, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE, in response to Engine And Engine Cooling,cooling System problems.

Owner Notification Began February 26, 1999.owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Bmw At 1-800-831-0117. Also Contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Auto Safety Hotline At 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

This recall was issued on Jan 04, 1999 for 1999 BMW 540ia, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE, in response to Power Train,automatic Transmission problems.

Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles. The Differential Pinion Shaft Within The Differential Case Assembly Was Produced Without The Appropriate Surface Hardening. This Can Result In The Shaft Experiencing Premature Wear.

This Condition Will Cause A Noise From The Differential And, Ultimately, Failure Of The Shaft And Loss Of Drive.

Owner Notification Began December 28, 1998.owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Bmw At 1-800-831-1117.also Contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Auto Safety Hotline At 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

This recall was issued on June 22, 1998 for 1998 BMW 540ia, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE, in response to Power Train,driveline,differential Unit problems.